HMS Fly (1805)
HMS Fly was launched in 1805. In 1807 she participated in one major naval campaign. She was wrecked on 28 February 1812 at Anholt Island in the Kattegat.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Fly |
| Ordered | 4 January 1805 |
| Builder | [Nicholas] Bools & [William] Good, Bridpoort |
| Laid down | March 1805 |
| Launched | 24 October 1805 |
| Commissioned | January 1806 |
| Fate | Wrecked 28 February 1812 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Fly-class brig-sloop |
| Tons burthen | 28579⁄94 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 25 ft 11+1⁄2 in (7.9 m) |
| Depth of hold | 11 ft 6 in (3.5 m) |
| Complement | 94 |
| Armament | 16 × 24-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers |
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